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Same-portion calorie comparison

Beef burger: how many calories are in a 250 g serving?

These two 250 g Calk examples contain 499 and 810 kcal. Compare their ingredients and preparation.

Beef burger: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 250 g portion, different choices: patty, type of bun, cheese, vegetables, sauce, extras. Calk puts two versions side by side.

Lower calorie 499 kcal 250 g 199 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +62%
Higher calorie 810 kcal 250 g 324 kcal per 100 g

Two Calk examples

The two versions compared on this page.

Lower calorie Calk card for Burger: 199 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 30/43/27 Higher calorie Calk card for Burger: 324 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 23/64/13

What causes the difference

In these two examples, the changes are: type of bun — burger bun → brioche bun, cheese — added: cheddar, vegetables — lettuce → pickle, sauce — ketchup → mayonnaise 80%, extras — added: bacon.

Bottom bun: Burger bun → Brioche bunSauce: Ketchup → Mayonnaise 80%Vegetables: Lettuce → PickleCheese: + CheddarExtras: + BaconSauce: + Heavy
  • Both burgers use one patty and the same bun size. The second switches to buttery brioche and adds cheddar.
  • Bacon and a fried egg add about as many calories as the patty itself in this example.
  • Ketchup and mustard contribute little fat, while the higher-calorie burger uses a heavy layer of 80% mayonnaise.

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FAQ

How many calories are in the two versions shown?
The two 250 g versions shown here contain 499 and 810 kcal.
Why do the two versions differ?
In these two examples, the differences are: type of bun — burger bun → brioche bun, cheese — added: cheddar, vegetables — lettuce → pickle, sauce — ketchup → mayonnaise 80%, extras — added: bacon.
How do I calculate my own version?
Open Burger in Calk and choose what you actually ate. Calk calculates the result from those choices.

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